Finance Manager

Overview

We are recruiting for a commercially focused Finance Manager / Commercial Finance Lead to join an early-stage, high-growth business during a critical set-up phase. Working closely with the founders, you will play a key role in building the financial foundations of the business, taking ownership of financial planning, forecasting, commercial modelling and finance operations.

This is a broad position combining elements of FP&A, financial modelling, management accounting and operational finance. You'll help shape commercial decision-making, manage cash flow and working capital, support ERP implementation, and build scalable finance processes ahead of launch and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the company's financial model and forecasting processes.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and commercial analysis.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial performance reporting.
• Oversee inventory and supply-chain finance, including stock valuation, landed costs, imports and inventory forecasting.
• Produce monthly management accounts and KPI reporting.
• Support implementation and optimisation of Odoo ERP.
• Build and improve finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Support broader finance operations, including supplier payments, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Partner with leadership to challenge assumptions and support strategic decision-making.

Experience Required

• Experience in Finance Manager, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Management Accountant or similar positions.
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience within a product-based business.
• Strong understanding of inventory, stock management, imports and supply-chain finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and management reporting.
• Comfortable working within a start-up, scale-up or rapidly growing business.
• Experience with Odoo or ERP implementations beneficial.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification desirable but not essential.